This thesis addresses the need to reconceptualise the doctoral experience at a time when the boundaries between education, training, research, work and career development are becoming increasingly blurred. It does so by means of a detailed analysis of what candidates do and how they operate in a variety of disciplinary, employment and other contexts.¶ In order to synthesise and interpret the outcomes of that analysis a broader concept of the doctoral enterprise is developed within which the lived experience is embedded. It is argued that effective representation of the doctoral enterprise is as important as its reconceptualisation, and that both processes are required to generate in-depth understanding of the complexity, diversity and particularity of this phenomenon.¶ Case narratives incorporating the perspectives of candidates—as well as those whom they deem to be influencing their research and learning—are employed to portray distinctive elements of doctoral work and its associated outcomes. Quantitative data and analysis derived from a national survey of doctoral candidates are combined subsequently with this qualitative material in order to generate further insight regarding doctoral activities and the entities that are integral to their enactment.¶ Drawing on theories of practice, an integrative model of the doctoral enterprise is then presented. This comprises two basic components, one of which is a set of doctoral practices classified in terms of curriculum, pedagogy, research and work. The other is a set of doctoral arrangements that reflect configurations of entities inclusive of the participants, the academy and the community.¶ The purpose of the model is to increase understanding of the dynamic and evolving nature of the doctoral enterprise and the interrelationships involving practices and arrangements. This model has implications for candidates and others involved directly in the doctoral enterprise, regardless of their sector, role or status.

本研究從高等教育行銷的特質出發， 依文獻中指出大學行銷具有的特質再就各領域的相關文獻探討， 並找出相對應於各項特質，大學應能採取的行銷作為，經實證結果顯示各項特質大多得到證實。 因素分析的結果，可將大學行銷的特性歸納為社會使命╱專業人士因素、 顧客成熟度因素、不可分離性因素、功能品質因素、信任品質因素、無形性因素等六項。 除了在信任品質因素未得到證實外， 實證顯示大學行銷具有本研究所提出的特性。 將受訪樣本依學校別計算績效得分與行銷作為得分，發現行銷作為得分較高者， 該校的學生之品牌忠誠度得分愈高，口碑溝通頻率高，口碑愈佳， 再將樣本依行銷作為得分的高低分成兩群，比較其在績效上的得分，也得到統計上的顯著差異水準， 顯示本研究提出的行銷作為的確與行銷績效有顯著的相關。

<p><em>Aim:</em> To evaluate nurse student’s apprehension of an interprofessional seminar as part of training. <em>Method:</em> A descriptive, qualitative study built on the analysis of 43 questionnaires and one group interview with nurse student’s who participated in the seminar. For the analysis of the collected material we used the method of analysis of contents as described by Graneheim and Lundman. <em>Primary results:</em> The analysis highlights five different categories which show the nurse student’s apprehension of the seminar. From the analysis of contents it was established that questions remained unanswered after the seminar and that there remained some uncertainty as for the carrying through of the seminar. It was however also established that the seminar helped the students to gain insight about the profession of physiotherapists and the importance of cooperation. All in all, the students apprehended interprofessional education as a valid part of training. <em>Conclusion:</em> An interprofessional seminar together with physiotherapists was a great initiative taken by the responsible for the nursing course. It is important, however, that the information and the tasks are well prepared, and that there is valid follow-up to any interprofessional seminar, in order to make it as successful as possible.</p> / <p><em>Syfte:</em> Utvärdera sjuksköterskestudenters uppfattning av interprofessionellt seminarium som utbildningsmoment. <em>Metod:</em> Deskriptiv studie med kvalitativ ansats med enkäter och en fokusgruppintervju. 43 enkäter och en fokusgruppintervju med sjuksköterskestudenter som deltog i det interprofessionella seminariet analyserades med hjälp av Graneheim och Lundmans innehållsanalys.<em> Huvudresultat: </em>Utifrån analysen framkom fem kategorier som belyser hur sjuksköterskestudenterna uppfattade det interprofessionella seminariet. Ur innehållsanalysen framkom att sjuksköterskestudenterna hade kvarstående frågor efter seminariet och att det fanns otydligheter kring seminariets genomförande. Det framkom även att seminariet gav insikt i betydelsen av samarbete, förståelse för sjukgymnasternas profession samt att studenterna upplevde interprofessionell utbildning som ett bra utbildningsmoment. <em>Slutsats:</em> Att genomföra ett interprofessionellt seminarium tillsammans med sjukgymnaster var ett bra initiativ av ansvariga på sjuksköterskeprogrammet. Det är dock viktigt att förberedelserna, informationen och uppgifterna är väl förberedda och att det finns en bra uppföljning, detta för att den interprofessionella utbildningen ska bli så bra som möjlig.</p>

This is unique study of import is of the greatest importance, since no studies of import across regions have earlier been performed. Import is a driving force of innovations and therefore most important for a stable growth. This master thesis is about interregional import, as well as the strong spatial concentration of imports in the Swedish system of network. Five hypothesises are presented in the last section of chapter two. The variables to be used in the analysis are then divided into two main groups, before empirically tested in different combinations of regression models. The main conclusion of this thesis is a significant correlation between import, and the two independent variables export and firm R&amp;D, and its result goes in line with the theoretical framework of this thesis, regional specialisation in import and export nodes

<p>This is unique study of import is of the greatest importance, since no studies of import</p><p>across regions have earlier been performed. Import is a driving force of innovations and</p><p>therefore most important for a stable growth. This master thesis is about interregional import,</p><p>as well as the strong spatial concentration of imports in the Swedish system of network.</p><p>Five hypothesises are presented in the last section of chapter two. The variables to be used</p><p>in the analysis are then divided into two main groups, before empirically tested in different</p><p>combinations of regression models.</p><p>The main conclusion of this thesis is a significant correlation between import, and the two</p><p>independent variables export and firm R&D, and its result goes in line with the theoretical</p><p>framework of this thesis, regional specialisation in import and export nodes</p>

<p>This Minor Field Study examines whether or not Batswana female master students at the University of Botswana, due to their university education, have become more politically aware and critical towards their national political system. Botswana has been chosen as a critical case on the basis of the country’s long lasting democracy and the Botswana’s positive attitude towards their government.</p><p>The research takes off in theories such as democratic and critical citizen’s theory and feminism. Based on these theories, an analytical framework with the core assumption that female university education creates politically critical women, has been developed. The study is based on ten qualitative interviews with female master students. The interview questions concern the respondent’s political awareness, participation and their perceptions of political institutions, regime principles and governmental performance.</p><p>The findings of the study are that university education makes women more politically aware, empowered and active, although we have found no significant correlation between university education and a rise in criticism among the interviewed women. However a majority of the respondents that actually have been affected by their education declare that they have become more politically critical.</p>

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Rutgers University, 2009. / "Graduate Program in Education." Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-318).

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Mississippi State University. Department of History. / Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references.

Aim: To evaluate nurse student’s apprehension of an interprofessional seminar as part of training. Method: A descriptive, qualitative study built on the analysis of 43 questionnaires and one group interview with nurse student’s who participated in the seminar. For the analysis of the collected material we used the method of analysis of contents as described by Graneheim and Lundman. Primary results: The analysis highlights five different categories which show the nurse student’s apprehension of the seminar. From the analysis of contents it was established that questions remained unanswered after the seminar and that there remained some uncertainty as for the carrying through of the seminar. It was however also established that the seminar helped the students to gain insight about the profession of physiotherapists and the importance of cooperation. All in all, the students apprehended interprofessional education as a valid part of training. Conclusion: An interprofessional seminar together with physiotherapists was a great initiative taken by the responsible for the nursing course. It is important, however, that the information and the tasks are well prepared, and that there is valid follow-up to any interprofessional seminar, in order to make it as successful as possible. / Syfte: Utvärdera sjuksköterskestudenters uppfattning av interprofessionellt seminarium som utbildningsmoment. Metod: Deskriptiv studie med kvalitativ ansats med enkäter och en fokusgruppintervju. 43 enkäter och en fokusgruppintervju med sjuksköterskestudenter som deltog i det interprofessionella seminariet analyserades med hjälp av Graneheim och Lundmans innehållsanalys. Huvudresultat: Utifrån analysen framkom fem kategorier som belyser hur sjuksköterskestudenterna uppfattade det interprofessionella seminariet. Ur innehållsanalysen framkom att sjuksköterskestudenterna hade kvarstående frågor efter seminariet och att det fanns otydligheter kring seminariets genomförande. Det framkom även att seminariet gav insikt i betydelsen av samarbete, förståelse för sjukgymnasternas profession samt att studenterna upplevde interprofessionell utbildning som ett bra utbildningsmoment. Slutsats: Att genomföra ett interprofessionellt seminarium tillsammans med sjukgymnaster var ett bra initiativ av ansvariga på sjuksköterskeprogrammet. Det är dock viktigt att förberedelserna, informationen och uppgifterna är väl förberedda och att det finns en bra uppföljning, detta för att den interprofessionella utbildningen ska bli så bra som möjlig.

Absolventų įsitvirtinimo darbo rinkoje probleminiai aspektai (Klaipėdos verslo kolegijos pavyzdžiu). Magistro darbas. Magistro darbu siekta ištirti Klaipėdos verslo kolegijos (KLVK) vadybos ir verslo administravimo studijų krypties 2003-2006 m. absolventų įsitvirtinimą darbo rinkoje sąlygojančius veiksnius. Tuo tikslu išnagrinėtos kolegijos absolventų įsidarbinimo teorinės prielaidos ir veiksniai, pagrįstas KLVK studijų programų atitikimas Vakarų Lietuvos regiono reikmėms, atliktas KLVK verslo vadybos, draudimo vadybos ir finansų studijų programų keturių laidų absolventų įsidarbinimo tyrimas, pateiktos išvados ir rekomendacijos jų konkurencingumui stiprinti. Pagrindiniai tyrime dalyvavusių absolventų įsidarbinimą sąlygojantys veiksniai: praktinio pasirengimo stoka, nepakankamas domėjimasis darbo rinkos tendencijomis, studijų KLVK procesui būdingi tradicinio mokymo/si požymiai. Patvirtintos hipotezės: vadybos ir verslo administravimo studijų krypties absolventai įgijo darbo rinkoje paklausią specialybę ir dauguma pagal ją dirba; dauguma karjeros tikslus kėlusių respondentų taip pat dirba pagal specialybę; pažangesni absolventai įgijo pakankamai profesinei veiklai reikalingų žinių ir gebėjimų, prasčiau besimokiusiems jų trūko. Nepasitvirtino prielaida, kad kuo geresni pažymiai, tuo labiau pakanka pasirengimo profesinei veiklai. / This Master’s Thesis analyses the determining factors of establishment of Klaipėda Business College (KLBC) graduates (2003-2006) in the study field of management and business administration in the labour market. For this purpose, the theoretical preconditions and factors of the College graduates’ placement have been analysed; the adequacy of the study programmes to the needs of Western Lithuania has been grounded; the placement research of the graduates in four years in Business Management, Insurance Management and Finance study programmes at KLBC has been carried out; conclusions and recommendations on how to enhance competitiveness have been suggested. The main factors preconditioning the placement of the respondents of the research: lack of practical preparation, insufficient interest taken in the labour market trends, features of traditional teaching/learning typical to the study process at KLBC. The adopted hypotheses: graduates of the study field of management and business administration get a marketable speciality in the labour market and majority of them work by speciality; majority of the respondents, who had a career objective, also work by speciality; advanced students gained sufficient knowledge and skills for professional activity, the lagging ones felt lack of them. The precondition – the better the marks, the more sufficient preparation for professional activity– was rejected.